In the inherited disease ichythyosis, the skin is rough, brown, and very scaly because the
uppermost layer cannot peel off as easily as skin normally does. The part of the skin that
is affected is the
A) subcutaneous layer. B) dermis.
C) basement membrane. D) epidermis.
D
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Resting muscles or muscles involved in long-term exercise primarily use ______ for ATP production.
A. aerobic respiration B. anaerobic respiration
When exposed to ultraviolet light, keratinocytes convert a steroid precursor into ________, a molecule that is crucial for regulation of calcium levels.
A. phosphorus B. calcitonin C. creatine D. calcitriol E. cholecalciferol
A person lying with his/her face down is said to be in what position?
A. supine B. prone C. anatomical D. reverse